2016 MINI Cooper S Technical Service Bulletins

338 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 MINI Cooper S. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10145373Jul 1, 2018Engine cooling. VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as ÒDueÓ (yellow).
• 10145372Jul 1, 2018Engine cooling. THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, VEHICLE DOESNT START AGAIN AFTER SWITCHING THE ENGINE OFF.: On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets.
• 10145371Jul 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW DAMAGE: When opening the convertible top, the rear window and the luggage compartment cover or convertible top linkage collide causing damage to the rear window.
• 10145370Jul 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE: The sunroof glass will not close, and the sunroof glass panel may appear twisted in the roof frame.
• 10145369Jul 1, 2018Engine cooling. ENGINE CRANKS, NO START AND/OR ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE FAULTS: NOTE: The engine may also exhibit the same starting behavior as in Situation1.
• 10145368Jul 1, 2018Engine cooling. ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO FAILED IGNITION COIL: The Check Engine or Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with misfire fault(s) stored in the DME.
• 10145312Jun 1, 2018Equipment. Component protection active. Head units cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing.
• 10145311Jun 1, 2018Equipment. NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
• 10145310Jun 1, 2018Equipment. FOUL, MUSTY ODOR FROM HVAC: WET FOOTWELL CARPET: The customer reports one, or both, of the following:
• 10145308Jun 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SQUEAKING NOISE FROM POWER FOLDING EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS: A squeaking noise can be heard when folding the exterior rear view mirrors in or out.
• 10143580May 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
• 10143579May 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
• 10143577May 1, 2018Body and structure. PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
• 10143573May 1, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. JCW ENGINE TUNING KIT - ENGINE LOSS OF POWER IN STOP-AND-GO DRIVING: The engine may lose power if the vehicle is decelerated, in gear, to a near stop and then accelerated again.
• 10138422Apr 1, 2018Equipment. HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
• 10138421Apr 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
• 10138420Apr 1, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. CHECK CONTROL STATES REMOTE KEY IS MISSING WHEN THE KEY IS LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE: Only vehicles that have been programmed with ISTA 4.10.1x and I-level 18-03-511 or 18-03-512.
• 10138419Apr 1, 2018Electrical system. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
• 10138416Apr 1, 2018Body and structure. WATER LEAK IN REAR HATCH: Water is found in trunk area.
• 10138415Apr 1, 2018Brakes. PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR: ehicles with total mileage below approx. 12,500 may experience premature wear of the rear brakes.
• 10138414Apr 1, 2018Engine cooling. DME FAULT CODE 1B8004 ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST (EAC) SENSOR: During a service or vehicle test, the DME has the following fault code stored but the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light is not illuminated:
• 10136310Mar 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. NBT-EVO NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL: HEAD UNIT CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING. COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE: If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
• 10136309Mar 1, 2018Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LIGHT ELECTRONICS CONTROL MODULES ON BOTH SIDES: The FLE (Front Light Electronic) module on both sides malfunctions.
• 10136308Mar 1, 2018Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT LIGHT ELECTRONICS CONTROL MODULE: The FLE_L (Front Light Electronic _ Left) module - left side malfunctions.
• 10136007Mar 1, 2018Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: REWORKING THE SOFT TOP BOW BEARING: The adjusting element interferes with the soft top and it may or may not cause chafing of the convertible top fabric at the c-pillar area as shown below.
• 10136005Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling. ROUGH RUNNING WITH VARIOUS VANOS FAULTS: The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run rough.
• 10136004Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling. JCW ENGINE TUNING KIT SHOULD NOT BE PROGRAM WITH ISTA 4.10.1X: Vehicles with the John Cooper Works (JCW) Tuning Kit should not be programmed with ISTA 4.10.1x.
• 10136003Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). NOISE COMING FROM OIL FILTER AREA AFTER A COLD START: repeating fizzing noise may be heard from the engine oil filter area after a cold start.
• 10136002Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after engine is turned off.
• 10154765Feb 1, 2018Air bags. Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement.
• 10154763Feb 1, 2018Equipment. CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT COMPLETELY STOW. When attempting to stow the convertible top; it does not compress into a fully locked position on the left side; preventing the soft-top bow cover from moving forward into proper operating position.
• 10154762Feb 1, 2018Body and structure. SERVICE ACTION PVC SEAM ON TAILGATE WATER CHANNEL COULD LEAK WATER; CHECK AND REWORK. Water may leak into the luggage compartment from inside the D-Pillar. Insufficient sealing of the D-Pillar sheet metal.
• 10154761Feb 1, 2018Engine. ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported: The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine compartment when engine is running.
• 10135059Feb 1, 2018Engine cooling. BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after engine is turned off.
• 10135000Feb 1, 2018Equipment. Head unit high resets with connection of iphone 8, iphone 8 plus or iphone x
• 10134998Feb 1, 2018Fuel system. FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
• 10134996Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. HORN DOES NOT WORK: Horn operation is difficult or impossible.
• 10134994Feb 1, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacement
• 10142950Jan 1, 2018Equipment. NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming there is no audio playback.
• 10142949Jan 1, 2018Engine cooling. CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area
• 10142946Jan 1, 2018Engine cooling. FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the DME.
• 10136751Dec 1, 2017Seats, Equipment. SEAT MEMORY SETTINGS SAVE: NO AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION: Saving of seat memory settings (memory 1 or memory 2) by pressing the memory button is not confirmed by an audible response.
• 10136750Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. TRUNK OPEN MESSAGE ON CLUSTER: Check Control Message (CCM) ÒTrunk OpenÓ message is displayed.
• 10136749Dec 1, 2017Body and structure. PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish on the B-pillar (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
• 10136747Dec 1, 2017Steering. EPS INTERMITTENT ASSIST FAILURE, FC 4823FA: The steering assistance fails after several, consecutive parking maneuvers or sustained hold at the end stop.
• 10136746Dec 1, 2017Engine cooling, Electrical system. THE ENGINE STARTER INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT CRANK OVER: The engine will not start, either consistently or intermittently.
• 10136752Nov 1, 2017Electrical system. EMERGENCY START FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK WITH DEAD REMOTE BATTERY: Remote battery is dead.
• 10146777Sep 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. (SMART OPENER) CONTACTLESS TAILGATE NOT ABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED. Customer desires to have contactless tailgate opening and closing (Smart Opener) deactivated. Function not included in software released.
• 10146776Sep 1, 2017Equipment. "NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START. A. Navigation system will not start at all or the ""Navigation system starts"" message is permanently displayed. B. While attempting to update the Navigation system's map, it will not update. Subfolder on internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is missing."
• 10146775Sep 1, 2017Equipment. AIR CONDITIONING COOLING IS INSUFFICIENT. * With option code SA 530 air conditioning or SA 534 Automatic air conditioning Produced from 2/1/2016 through 9/30/2016. * A/C system contains little or no A/C refrigerant. Contaminants under O-ring seals have allowed refrigerant loss.

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